Top performers included HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Infosys, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finserv, Ultratech Cement, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Larsen & Toubro, with gains up to 1.3 percent. Stocks such as Eicher Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Axis Bank, Sun Pharma, SBI, Bajaj Finance, and Bharti Airtel saw early losses.

Broader markets also rose, with Nifty MidCap up 0.37 percent and Nifty SmallCap 0.38 percent. The Nifty Metal index led sectoral gains with a 1 percent increase, while the Nifty Pharma index fell 0.37 percent.

Experts said IT largecaps remain overvalued due to structural challenges, while PSU stocks corrected valuation anomalies. Growth stocks in digital and renewable energy sectors continue to attract investment. Analysts anticipate a mild rally with Muhurat trading approaching.

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